Antiseptic composition

Abstract

A non-irritating antiseptic composition is disclosed. The composition of this invention comprises a combination of magnesium and iodine formulated from Magnesium Usta, resublimated iodine and iodine crystals and powder, which composition is stable in a closed container and suitable for topical application. The composition of this invention may be used alone, or as a bandage impregnate, or may be incorporated in a pharmaceutical or cosmetic vehicle as a general antiseptic, disinfectant, or germicidal agent.

We claim: 
     
       1. A non-irritating antiseptic composition for topical application to the human skin comprising a germicidally effective amount of a mixture prepared by mixing from about 85 to 97 parts magnesium usta and from 31/2 to 81/2 parts iodine and a pharmacologically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle. 
     
     
       2. The composition of claim 1, wherein said mixture further comprises about 95 parts Magnesium Usta and about 5 parts iodine. 
     
     
       3. The composition of claim 1, wherein said mixture is present in said vehicle in a concentration of from about 2 to about 10 percent by weight. 
     
     
       4. A method for providing germicidal protection against infection to preselected portions of the human body comprising: topically applying to said preselected portions, a germicidally effective amount of a composition of from about 2 to about 10 percent by weight of a mixture prepared by mixing 85 to 97 parts magnesium usta and 31/2 to 81/2 parts iodine in a pharmacologically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle.   
     
     
       5. The method of claim 4 wherein said mixture comprises about 95 parts magnesium usta in about 5 parts iodine. 
     
     
       6. The method of claim 4, wherein said vehicle comprises lanolin. 
     
     
       7. The method of claim 4, wherein said vehicle includes ethanol. 
     
     
       8. The method of claim 4, wherein said vehicle comprises talc.